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Most service calls handled same-day across the Albuquerque metro — and we answer the phone 24/7.
Drains & Sewers
The Difference an Access Point Makes
Plenty of older Albuquerque homes have no accessible cleanout on the main line. When the line backs up, the only way in is through a roof vent or by pulling a toilet — slower, messier, and more expensive every single time.
An exterior cleanout gives direct access to the lateral. Clearing becomes straightforward, camera inspection becomes simple, and jetting becomes possible at all. It is a modest job that changes the cost of every future service call.
- Sited Sensibly Placed for genuine access and marked so it can be found years later.
- Cheaper Every Time After Faster access means lower labour on every subsequent visit.
- Enables Camera and Jetting Some diagnostics and cleaning are impractical without one.
What We See
You Probably Need One If
These are the signs a cleanout is missing or inadequate.
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Nobody Can Find One
If previous plumbers accessed through the roof, you likely have none.
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A Toilet Gets Pulled to Clear the Line
A clear sign there is no usable access point.
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It Is Buried or Paved Over
A cleanout nobody can reach is the same as not having one.
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You Service the Line Regularly
If backups are a recurring feature, access pays back immediately.
What We Do
What Installation Involves
A short, defined job.
- Locate the Lateral We find and mark the line before any digging.
- Excavate and Tie In A small excavation, with the cleanout tee fitted into the existing run.
- Cap and Finish Finished at grade with a proper cap, accessible and protected.
- Inspect While Open Since we are already in the line, a camera survey is straightforward at the same time.
How It Works
What to Expect
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Call or Book Online
Tell us what is backing up and how often. Backups get 24/7 dispatch.
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Diagnose, Often on Camera
We clear the immediate problem and inspect the line when the pattern suggests a cause.
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Approve a Flat Price
You see the footage and the price before agreeing to any repair.
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Clear It and Confirm
We verify flow, show you the result, and recommend only what the line actually needs.
Current Specials
Save on the work your home needs most.
Why Choose B. Carlson
Upfront Pricing
Flat-rate pricing approved before work begins — no surprises on the invoice.
Licensed & Insured
Fully licensed, bonded, and insured — heating, cooling, and plumbing under one roof.
Trusted Since 1971
Founded by Byron Carlson and serving Albuquerque families for more than 50 years.
No cleanout on your main?
Adding one pays for itself the first time the line needs service.
What Our Customers Say
Don't just take our word for it — hear from our satisfied customers
★★★★★
You work on my clogged kitchen sink. Thank you for being so prompt. I certainly appreciate it. Trevyn was patient. The price was challenging for me being on a fixed income. I continue to use your services because you do good work. Thank you.
Arnie Chavez
Arnie Chavez
★★★★★
I have used B. Carlson before and when I got the coupon for a great price on drain cleaning I called immediately. I was able to get an appointment within 2 days. The scheduling person and service tech was polite, explanatory, and responsive to questions. Drain is cleared and overall great service.
Maintenance Membership
Join the Care Club
Total home service care, on a schedule.
Members get priority scheduling, annual HVAC maintenance, a yearly whole-home plumbing safety inspection, and no dispatch fees — for less than the cost of a single emergency call.
- Priority scheduling
- Seasonal HVAC tune-ups
- Annual safety inspection
- Exclusive member discounts
- Free dispatch on repairs
- No long-term contracts
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a cleanout actually do?
It provides direct access to the sewer lateral so a line can be cleared, camera-inspected or jetted without going through the house.
How long does it take to install?
Typically a few hours, depending on depth and where the line runs.
Do I need a permit?
Sometimes, depending on scope and location. We handle it where it is required.
Can you inspect the line while installing it?
Yes, and it is the sensible time to do it since the line is already open.
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